It’s the haunting background reverb that sends chills up my spine. You can feel the rhythm through the speakers and the angelic voices melt through your fingertips.
It seems other than the piano, everything else was run through the reverb chamber or tremolo was used, the Vibraphone can heard in tremolo as it is common for that instrument! Makes me seem as though I am floating, I grew up hearing music in our house!! My Mom used our big console stereo to teach me to dance close with the Theme From a Summer Place on repeat it was loud enough we thought we were dancing in front of the band and singers!! An amazing love ballad that is still relevant today!!
I'm playing it right now for this little possum...it was badly injured in the woods ... I brought him in my home ... ... Not sure if he's PLAYING POSSUM or died ...can't really bring myself to look now while waiting for return calls ftom wildlife rescue people . Hoping this song soothes him if he is indeed alive
I am 75 years old and I still love to dance 💃 to my 50's music 🎶 as much as I can. These songs take me back to when I was young and growing up in a house 🏠 filled with love 💘. My parents are gone now but they always made sure we were cared for. Those were the good old days. R I P MOM AND DAD. You will always be in my heart ❤. 😇😇😇😇🙏🙏🙏😪😪
I love this.. I was born in 82 and God bless you for the memories you are sharing with all of us.. You have lived a wonderful life I'm sure of this 👍👍👍✌✌✌
@@westpoint64 no these aren’t the tops. There were 4 tops and they were 10 years after 😀 oh no I’ve done it myself now as the Four Tops weren’t Ten Years After. Ten Years After were a completely different group from Great Britain.
@@moretimeneeded56 Oh, now I see where the mixup is, More Time. When I posted "the tops", I meant it like "you guys are the greatest". Yes, I am well aware of that wonderful singing group, The Four Tops. Sorry for the confusion.
Hands-down, one of the most perfect songs, ever! The lyrics....the phrasing....the production....the levels....the amount of reverb....the arrangement. Perfect!
But, as it is written: That eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither hath it entered into the heart of man, what things God hath prepared for them that love him. 1 Corinthians 2:9
@@donalkelleher9134 it is a gift from Heaven because the guy that had it done this way words very dreamy says he actually had the song Come to him like this in a dream and immediately had the band members come over in the middle of the night to record it this way before he would forget how ethereal and haunting it sounded
It’s 2022…I’m 38, I’ve heard this song in movies and have always liked it. But there is a commercial that has this song on TV, and I decided to look up a whole video on TH-cam. This song makes me feel something I can’t put into words! It literally transports me to another time and dimension! Best song I’ve heard in my whole life, HANDS DOWN!!!!!
I’m 5 months late but the first word that always came to my mind when I hear this song was haunting and now reading some of the comments I see that I’m not alone🎶👍‼️
Omg the world wasn't ready for the way the Flamingos sang tht song. I've listened to Al Jolson and AL Dubin sing this song but man The Flamingos absolutely killed it!
I am the youngest of 5 and little sister of 3 older brothers..2 of whom were young teenagers when this came out.. I remember when they use to bring their dates to our house and dance to this in the living room, talk about little sister song by Elvis haha..we young kids use to peek around the corner at them as they danced to this song and others like it, Sixteen Candles, Great Pretender so on..45's spinning away as they enjoyed themselves..it was such a joyous, carefree time in my life and I thank my older siblings for introducing me to music like this as a young kid..my brother's also served our country..one, a two tour in Vietnam decorated Marine, and the other a also decorated Army Sargent..all my brothers are gone now, way too soon, 😞 but what sustains me is coming here and as I close my eyes to listen, I am magically transformed back in time, of innocents and oh such fantastic music like this! So rest in beautiful glorious heavenly peace 🕊️ 🕊️ my brothers mine, for we shall meet again, all in God's time..🙏❤️❤️🙏
Had never heard this song until the TV commercial. Now I can't get it out of my head. What a great song. Still say the oldies are the best. And if I'm correct, this was American Bandstand.....
There is something very poignant about the ad...it's evident she's got Alzheimer's and her mind is going fast...yet, when she hears the song, her mind comes back strongly, and she realizes she is with her forever Love...
Yes, American Bandstand with Dick Clark...he was such a wonderful man; he was in his 30s, yet he connected with the kids, always saw a lot of good in youngsters, he was in a way, like a positive teacher...
@@sbchelldiver You need to do a little more research on Dick Clark. You could listen to what the bandstand "Regulars of Philadelphia" , before he moved the show to Ca., have to say about Dick. There are a number of interviews on You Tube.
+Debbie Michaels While digital remastering may brings out the sound like it's never been heard before, my fondest memories of this song is hearing it on the CRUISIN' 1959 8-track tape in my car with my girlfriend at my side on a cool summer night.
This tune makes me think of crus'in down the boulevard in my '62 Pontiac Bonneville... All the windows down and a cool breeze blows through the car while watching the sunset fade past the horizon...
What a terrific clip. This is one of the greatest songs ever recorded. "Sh Bop Sh Bop....Sh Bop Sh Bop"..beautiful...still gives me chills listening to that and I'm a 61 yr old guy. Has there ever been a better song for slow dancing together? I don't think so!
Behind My Girl,This is the best song ever made. I remember my mother singing this song to me back in 1959. Every time I hear or play it I think of her. Be seeing you soon ma.
@@janicelathon3531 You were very blessed to have been a teenager when this romantic song came out ... my Ex was also about 14 when this song came out ... he was considerably older than me and I was about a year old , but love this song from the first time i heard it when i was about 3 or 4.
Man, what is it about this song, and the video that is so hauntingly beautiful? It stays with you. This is a good example of raising the bar from ordinary to magical, great job Flamingos, thank you for your contribution with this gorgeous song.
There's a story about this song somewhere on the internet where he says how he came up with this hauntingly beautiful version is that it was given to him by the angels and yes I certainly do believe him ... how about you ?
This song is so unique and you can put it in any movie from any era and it will still sound right. The soulful lead vocal is a thing of beauty, so captivating that few singers can match it
We’re not missing out though. We’re right here watching this video on TH-cam along with everybody else. The cool thing about this day in time is that we can actually enjoy music from today through the last 100 years, without having to own 200 different albums to do so. We can literally type in a song we may want to hear from say, 1959, and BOOM - here we are! The digital age has made it possible that a millennial like me can listen to and enjoy this music right here in 2020. So no, I don’t feel like I’m “missing out” at all. 😁
@@LeimertDreamer Agreed on one level...access to musical archives allow us to "experience" other times and places. But, the digital age only allows us to experience a facsimile of the original time, place and feeling. The social context is missing entirely. A person living in the 40's through Tommy Dorsey, the 60's through the Beatles...the 70's through glam rock, the 90's through Grunge, etc, etc experienced those moments in a very different context than simply dialing up TH-cam. When I saw my father get dreamy eyed listening to the music of his day, I knew he was back in that moment...a moment I could never, ever feel.
@@jarchhhh Very good points, and valid ones. I’m sure your grandpa has/had wonderful memories from his day. 🙂 The only thing I will add is that those of us who enjoy this older music don’t necessarily wish to have experienced the time it was produced. I, as a relatively successful Black man, would probably not want to live in the 1950s, as opportunities for me now are much greater than then. Plus, I have my own set of songs from my “younger” years (granted, I’m only in my early 30s) that give my eyes a twinkle or two :-). Which brings me back to the original point, which is that we’re so blessed to be able to enjoy music from many different times and eras. Also, I can’t promise that I don’t apply some of these love songs to situations in my own life now lol! 😆 So, in that regard, these songs not only can be enjoyed by younger generations but can be applicable too!
My wife was 4 years old and I was 3 years old when heard this love. This was both our song, not knowning until 24 years later and now married 34 years with 6 kids and 12 grandkids a truly bless song for true hearts. 💕💕💕💕💕🏁 Platter, you too with the Flamingos... God bless the Flamingos....🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁
Its a shame that my generation can't produce music with a sound as beautiful as this, there is no more slow dancing.Twerking has taken over. You can not only hear the difference in music but also dance as well such a shame. I only wish I were born in this time. 😓
@@stormwolf1026 Incorrect. Gallant is just one more in a long line of four note, 2 octave, autotune wannabes. The fact is, in the late 50's to late 60's , doo wop, and motown were a period of TALENT. Not autotune or studio filtered enhancing. Absolute, full range, 4 octave talent. Owned by the amazing voices of sincere AA men, some women, that sang of love, hope, majesty and dedication. Not abuse, disrespect, hatred and violence.
Viking Helseth if i’m being honest here, you seem blind to the fact there will always be music that’s hateful no matter what era. and you don’t like 21st century music because of the audio quality? lol, i like this song but if i’m honest you just come off as some old person stuck in an era that’s over, there is still likeable music in this generation, your just not listening to the right music.
@@stormwolf1026 Except...I played successfully in 4 bands over 30 years, and my "opinion" is echoed by four well-documented polls taken by Rolling Stone, Billboard 100, AMA, and the R&R hall-of-fame......all concluded that, indeed, true voice quality music and voice no longer exists in music today, and, sadly, is only becoming more electronically altered. The statement given, was correct. This music no longer exists. Get over yourself. Your obvious immaturity is the only thing witnessed here. I NEVER said I hate any music.
Bunny Gibson You’re so lucky to have lived through and experienced firsthand the zenith of America’s history, Bunny- and been part of America’s cultural advent to the top of the world. Kudos to you
What a song and vocalists that these guys are very few and far between nowadays! These tracks just make you listen and stir up so much emotion! Fabulous song....I love it, thanks for sharing xx
Yes it is and I never thought of it as haunting until about 10 days ago shortly after i dedicated it here 2 weeks ago for a loved one that was buried earlier that day on May 28th .
This song reminds me of my mother each time I here it played. February 27, 2014 she went to be with the Lord snd it still seems like she just left us. I don't think I'll ever be complete without her love to give me support.
My mother passed the year after yours and I am sorry for your loss. As long as you have the memories of your mother as I do, you still have her love and support. When you get to a crossroad, think about what she would say and follow that leading. That is her love and support. With prayer and supplication, the pain of my mom’s loss has eased. Ironically the year this song was recorded by the Flamingos is the year my parents got married, 1959.
Vincit Omnia seriously! I first heard it after finding it in my grandmother’s belongings (she had just passed). It was on a compilation album. I was 15 and man...did it take me somewhere else. That was back in ‘98 and it still sends me somewhere else.
I first discovered this song when I was 17 in '86. Still love this song and imo its one of the most beautifully sung songs. A great song stands the test of time!!!
....I envy all those who enjoyed these classics, am only 34 and deejay part time... I must say that these songs are just AWESOME, REAL FEEL AND STRAIGHT TO THE HEART..... NICE
This is one of the greatest songs of all time. Many might have made it before but very few groups could deliver it with such smooth, easy, romantically trance-like vocalized harmony. Thanks for posting!
I agree, but they had a lot of beautiful ballad's, in their discography, and so did a lot of the other groups of the era, but the thing that differentiate, the Flamingos, from other groups, was the echo chamber effect, to their sound... Check it out...
What happen to when this beautiful song would play on the only station on radio..those were the days my friends..thank God for TH-cam where we can take a blissful trip to then, to listen and dream of yesterday and how simple life was back then, when music was real, by fabulous artists like these..❤💋❤
Yup! This is the best rendition of this song. I love the way The Flamingos sing it. It was played on the set of "The Wonder Years" in which I was an extra and danced to it. Thanks for the memories.
Lucky you! I'm 45 and I loved the show. I was in the 6th grade like Kevin, Paul and Winnie. If I'm not mistaken, they played this in the episode in which Kevin had the crush on the teacher. Yall did a great job with the show.
By far the best cover version of the song. Especially the first 30 secs and the way Nate Nelson handles that opening line (listen to what he does to the word *kind*). Highly influential.
This is one of those romantic classics that we all call back seat memories,and way back then when you and your girl were on a date this is the song that made many dates more meaningful. Great Song..
Beautiful voice the lead singer has, my sister loves this song. It’s a little before my time, but I like it as well. This video is classic vintage!!! 💐
This was our wedding first dance song, 39 years ago. I waited quite a while for that speacial someone to attach it to. This, in my opinion, is the most beautiful and romantic song ever written. My sincere thanks for such a great classic and a most beautiful song. The days of this kind of music has long since gone but they live on in our hearts.
I never get tired of hearing it either and have sent it to a number of friends . But I think this channel is Burying my comments ... not the replies of course but the ones that I initiate . I really hope I'm wrong because if not I'm going to stop coming and have people look at it on other channels .
I don't care how many times I hear this song.. It is still so very hauntingly beautiful...
This song has a haunting feel so it. It's no wonder the song was used in horror movies.
I second that
Agree 100%
Absolutely agree! It always has a nocturnal feel to it. Check it Out! Ciao!!!
HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL 😊❤
It’s the haunting background reverb that sends chills up my spine. You can feel the rhythm through the speakers and the angelic voices melt through your fingertips.
It seems other than the piano, everything else was run through the reverb chamber or tremolo was used, the Vibraphone can heard in tremolo as it is common for that instrument! Makes me seem as though I am floating, I grew up hearing music in our house!! My Mom used our big console stereo to teach me to dance close with the Theme From a Summer Place on repeat it was loud enough we thought we were dancing in front of the band and singers!! An amazing love ballad that is still relevant today!!
The reverb enriches their unique sound.
This song is haunting. It makes me romanticise love and feel like I am floating on a cloud.
I'm playing it right now for this little possum...it was badly injured in the woods ... I brought him in my home ...
... Not sure if he's PLAYING POSSUM or died ...can't really bring myself to look now while waiting for return calls ftom wildlife rescue people .
Hoping this song soothes him if he is indeed alive
@@gardensofthegods
Haunting is the BEST way to describe this perfect song!
I am 75 years old and I still love to dance 💃 to my 50's music 🎶 as much as I can. These songs take me back to when I was young and growing up in a house 🏠 filled with love 💘. My parents are gone now but they always made sure we were cared for. Those were the good old days. R I P MOM AND DAD. You will always be in my heart ❤. 😇😇😇😇🙏🙏🙏😪😪
90's baby here. Wanted to say I appreciate your nostalgia. I miss the days of my youth as well and wish I could turn the clock back.
Their with us even now. In the Lord.
You've my most genuinely humble and sincere condolences including apologies for your loss Ms. Omnes.
hope everything is ok mary. continue to prosper.
I love this.. I was born in 82 and God bless you for the memories you are sharing with all of us..
You have lived a wonderful life I'm sure of this 👍👍👍✌✌✌
Thanks for the kind words. We hope you'll come see us in concert when we're touring near your city.
lol
You guys are the tops!
@@westpoint64 no these aren’t the tops. There were 4 tops and they were 10 years after 😀 oh no I’ve done it myself now as the Four Tops weren’t Ten Years After. Ten Years After were a completely different group from Great Britain.
@@moretimeneeded56 Oh, now I see where the mixup is, More Time. When I posted "the tops", I meant it like "you guys are the greatest". Yes, I am well aware of that wonderful singing group, The Four Tops. Sorry for the confusion.
@@westpoint64 thanks I was being daft and just joking around kind of a play on words 😀
ONE OF THE BEST SONGS EVER RECORDED
Yes and presented so beautifully and perfectly
Hands-down, one of the most perfect songs, ever!
The lyrics....the phrasing....the production....the levels....the amount of reverb....the arrangement.
Perfect!
I know. Simply exquisite. Elegant doo wop at its finest,
Sweet true song!
Yeah. So Dreamish.
Yes - there's a perfection to it exactly as you describe - I love the fade out too... it's all perfect.
Most definitely
I was born July 11,1959 when they made this video, and this one of my favorite songs
This song still gives me shivers up and down my spine and weak knees. Heard it first as a young teenager and it still gets to me at 71, woo woo!
This song has a haunting feel to it. It's no wonder it was in a horror movie called Annabel in 2014.
This amazing classic never, ever gets old!!! Shoo bop Shoo bop!!!
A fairly simple arrangement, but the harmonies and echo effect propel it into the pantheon of most romantic songs ever. Smooth, smooth, smooth.
Smooth , dreamy and so delightful .
As silk!
The most beautiful and the most powerful love song that I have ever heard. I will never get tired of this kind of song.
This song is like no other. It's a surreal dreamscape. A masterpiece.
It has a haunting yet harmonic sound to it. You almost feel like your floating away listening to it.
This song is ethereal. It instantly conjures up visions of what heaven must be like!
GeneralTarik Just the very reason why there should be a Christian version of this song.
But, as it is written: That eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither hath it entered into the heart of man, what things God hath prepared for them that love him. 1 Corinthians 2:9
It's amazing. Just before I read your comment I thought, 'If heaven exists, this must be playing in the background.'
@@donalkelleher9134 it is a gift from Heaven because the guy that had it done this way words very dreamy says he actually had the song Come to him like this in a dream and immediately had the band members come over in the middle of the night to record it this way before he would forget how ethereal and haunting it sounded
Heaven doesn’t exist.
Their voices are absolute perfection. One of my favourite songs.
Mine too
Never again will beautiful music be made like this,all it's left is the music of the past. Kids now adays have no clue what real music was about. Sad
Right!? How sad and interesting is that.
It’s 2022…I’m 38, I’ve heard this song in movies and have always liked it. But there is a commercial that has this song on TV, and I decided to look up a whole video on TH-cam. This song makes me feel something I can’t put into words! It literally transports me to another time and dimension! Best song I’ve heard in my whole life, HANDS DOWN!!!!!
always a gorgeous song in all its versions. but the Flamingos version has got to be one of the most beautiful and haunting songs ever done.
I thought I was the only who thought of this song as haunting. Can u tell me why uh think it's haunting?
Chills 🎶
@@jorgetopete2625 its that part where they "too much big butt"...or whatever they're saying. That coupled with the dud dud dud
@@jorgetopete2625 The heavy reverb effect is what makes it so haunting. Definitely sounds like no other song from that era.
I’m 5 months late but the first word that always came to my mind when I hear this song was haunting and now reading some of the comments I see that I’m not alone🎶👍‼️
i hope this song is the last thing I hear before i fade into oblivion
kayl You won't fade into oblivion. It's said : You are the eyes of the universe looking back at itself, and this song says it all :)
sounds good
You have great taste in music.
Me too
Fck'ing Hell Yes.
If I ever get married I need this song to play at my wedding💍💐
Yes!!! I was saying the same thing!!! 😍
I want it too in my weeding!!😍
Susan Hester me to
If... Key word
I don’t you but listening to this song tells me you will one day
This song is so beautiful no one else could have done this song perfection at its finest
Man, I could just cry listening to this
I know. Me, too.
I have..more than once..and if Ive been drinking hoooboy let the tears flow🍻🎄🍄👊💯😿
Same every time.. I want love like this so bad 🙈💯
Damn, y'all need to toughen up.
Omg the world wasn't ready for the way the Flamingos sang tht song. I've listened to Al Jolson and AL Dubin sing this song but man The Flamingos absolutely killed it!
I am the youngest of 5 and little sister of 3 older brothers..2 of whom were young teenagers when this came out.. I remember when they use to bring their dates to our house and dance to this in the living room, talk about little sister song by Elvis haha..we young kids use to peek around the corner at them as they danced to this song and others like it, Sixteen Candles, Great Pretender so on..45's spinning away as they enjoyed themselves..it was such a joyous, carefree time in my life and I thank my older siblings for introducing me to music like this as a young kid..my brother's also served our country..one, a two tour in Vietnam decorated Marine, and the other a also decorated Army Sargent..all my brothers are gone now, way too soon, 😞 but what sustains me is coming here and as I close my eyes to listen, I am magically transformed back in time, of innocents and oh such fantastic music like this! So rest in beautiful glorious heavenly peace 🕊️ 🕊️ my brothers mine, for we shall meet again, all in God's time..🙏❤️❤️🙏
Classic. One of my all time favorite doo-wop songs. They don't make them like this anymore.
+Cliff Slatterly Well Said!
Thanks, Lissette.
Alice Fredenham from England has recently recorded it in perfect vintage style- check her out on you tube!
If there is one thing wrong with this performance/ recording is that it must end.
A true classic just beautiful.
I actually really love your input and statement Mr. Ken Harvey, thanks alot for that.
The best song of the 1950's.......haunting
Had never heard this song until the TV commercial. Now I can't get it out of my head. What a great song. Still say the oldies are the best. And if I'm correct, this was American Bandstand.....
There is something very poignant about the ad...it's evident she's got Alzheimer's and her mind is going fast...yet, when she hears the song, her mind comes back strongly, and she realizes she is with her forever Love...
Yes, American Bandstand with Dick Clark...he was such a wonderful man; he was in his 30s, yet he connected with the kids, always saw a lot of good in youngsters, he was in a way, like a positive teacher...
@@sbchelldiver You need to do a little more research on Dick Clark. You could listen to what the bandstand "Regulars of Philadelphia" , before he moved the show to Ca., have to say about Dick. There are a number of interviews on You Tube.
the most beautiful song of that era!
Super Bee Of any era!
agree!
+Super Bee It's hard to find another in any era that captures that floating, timeless feeling when you are truly and deeply in love with someone.
+Super Bee It's better then what is out there nowadays. Now they are being digitally remasterd
+Debbie Michaels While digital remastering may brings out the sound like it's never been heard before, my fondest memories of this song is hearing it on the CRUISIN' 1959 8-track tape in my car with my girlfriend at my side on a cool summer night.
Talk about chills. Damn! This song is timeless and I'm 74 years young.
This tune makes me think of crus'in down the boulevard in my '62 Pontiac Bonneville...
All the windows down and a cool breeze blows through the car while watching the sunset fade past the horizon...
Nice image!
Yes indeed
@Fuzzy Butkus These are the Moments in Life Worth living
a good pretexte to rewatch american grafitti ...
I'm 79 yrs old. Still love these old songs. These songs encouraged my group, To sing songs like this. LOve it just beautiful
What a terrific clip. This is one of the greatest songs ever recorded. "Sh Bop Sh Bop....Sh Bop Sh Bop"..beautiful...still gives me chills listening to that and I'm a 61 yr old guy. Has there ever been a better song for slow dancing together? I don't think so!
Behind My Girl,This is the best song ever made. I remember my mother singing this song to me back in 1959. Every time I hear or play it I think of her. Be seeing you soon ma.
No Theres never Been a Vetter one i Hear IT round and round
Teenager when this came out Fell in Love to this song Its totally about being in love with someone
@@janicelathon3531 You were very blessed to have been a teenager when this romantic song came out ... my Ex was also about 14 when this song came out ... he was considerably older than me and I was about a year old , but love this song from the first time i heard it when i was about 3 or 4.
Man, what is it about this song, and the video that is so hauntingly beautiful? It stays with you. This is a good example of raising the bar from ordinary to magical, great job Flamingos, thank you for your contribution with this gorgeous song.
There's a story about this song somewhere on the internet where he says how he came up with this hauntingly beautiful version is that it was given to him by the angels and yes I certainly do believe him ... how about you ?
Amen
Yesss❤😊
It's so interesting to see a very old video where a guy claims that song is very old.
I thought the same thing.
Right... I thought it was a little shade being thrown. But this is simply magical. I don't care if theirs was the 20th time it was redone...💯
Thats because there was life before them as it is before us
I personally don't care who did it first. For me there can be nothing better than this version. The Flamingos are timeless and sadly underrated.
Very much so...
This song is so unique and you can put it in any movie from any era and it will still sound right. The soulful lead vocal is a thing of beauty, so captivating that few singers can match it
Everything about this song moves me. It’s 2021 and I still find the music of the 50/60s so so much better than the crap they sing today.
Amen my Man Amen!
“My love must be a kind of blind love...” when a song begins with those words...doesn’t get much better than that 💜
Kids, sorry you missed out on this type of talent. These guys were top notch.
:,(((
We didn’t miss out, lol: That talent is right here by the grace of god. ✨
We’re not missing out though. We’re right here watching this video on TH-cam along with everybody else. The cool thing about this day in time is that we can actually enjoy music from today through the last 100 years, without having to own 200 different albums to do so. We can literally type in a song we may want to hear from say, 1959, and BOOM - here we are! The digital age has made it possible that a millennial like me can listen to and enjoy this music right here in 2020. So no, I don’t feel like I’m “missing out” at all. 😁
@@LeimertDreamer Agreed on one level...access to musical archives allow us to "experience" other times and places. But, the digital age only allows us to experience a facsimile of the original time, place and feeling. The social context is missing entirely. A person living in the 40's through Tommy Dorsey, the 60's through the Beatles...the 70's through glam rock, the 90's through Grunge, etc, etc experienced those moments in a very different context than simply dialing up TH-cam. When I saw my father get dreamy eyed listening to the music of his day, I knew he was back in that moment...a moment I could never, ever feel.
@@jarchhhh Very good points, and valid ones. I’m sure your grandpa has/had wonderful memories from his day. 🙂 The only thing I will add is that those of us who enjoy this older music don’t necessarily wish to have experienced the time it was produced. I, as a relatively successful Black man, would probably not want to live in the 1950s, as opportunities for me now are much greater than then. Plus, I have my own set of songs from my “younger” years (granted, I’m only in my early 30s) that give my eyes a twinkle or two :-). Which brings me back to the original point, which is that we’re so blessed to be able to enjoy music from many different times and eras. Also, I can’t promise that I don’t apply some of these love songs to situations in my own life now lol! 😆 So, in that regard, these songs not only can be enjoyed by younger generations but can be applicable too!
Beautiful song. Always has been, always will be.
I love this song and I love the way these men sing it. Soooo Romantic.
This is when singing was singing. There was no "twerking", jerking or making obscene gestures.
Amen those are the things I detest in modern music. But these guy sknew how to croon Love it
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This song chills me in such a good way i have a hard time catching my breath.
My wife was 4 years old and I was 3 years old when heard this love.
This was both our song, not knowning until 24 years later and now married 34 years with 6 kids and 12 grandkids a truly bless song for true hearts.
💕💕💕💕💕🏁
Platter, you too with the Flamingos...
God bless the Flamingos....🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁
This song - this version - has been "our song" for as long as I can remember. Today we celebrate our 37th wedding anniversary. Thank you, Flamingos!
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This is one of the greatest songs ever made by the Flamingos! Totally stands out on its own! Haunting.
Yep I totally agree with you
This song .....absolute MASTERPIECE it never ever ever gets old .
Super Song. This is straight from a better World....a World that should be.
Its a shame that my generation can't produce music with a sound as beautiful as this, there is no more slow dancing.Twerking has taken over. You can not only hear the difference in music but also dance as well such a shame. I only wish I were born in this time. 😓
You may be young, but you have a mature soul....
You are so very right...
this literally is not true, your just not listening to the right music, you should check out gallant.
@@stormwolf1026 Incorrect. Gallant is just one more in a long line of four note, 2 octave, autotune wannabes.
The fact is, in the late 50's to late 60's , doo wop, and motown were a period of TALENT. Not autotune or studio filtered enhancing. Absolute, full range, 4 octave talent. Owned by the amazing voices of sincere AA men, some women, that sang of love, hope, majesty and dedication. Not abuse, disrespect, hatred and violence.
Viking Helseth if i’m being honest here, you seem blind to the fact there will always be music that’s hateful no matter what era. and you don’t like 21st century music because of the audio quality? lol, i like this song but if i’m honest you just come off as some old person stuck in an era that’s over, there is still likeable music in this generation, your just not listening to the right music.
@@stormwolf1026 Except...I played successfully in 4 bands over 30 years, and my "opinion" is echoed by four well-documented polls taken by Rolling Stone, Billboard 100, AMA, and the R&R hall-of-fame......all concluded that, indeed, true voice quality music and voice no longer exists in music today, and, sadly, is only becoming more electronically altered. The statement given, was correct. This music no longer exists. Get over yourself. Your obvious immaturity is the only thing witnessed here. I NEVER said I hate any music.
One of the most beautiful songs ever recorded. This song is a timeless classic. Its 2022 and people are still listening to it.
I’m here in 2023 I’m 17 but I’ve been listening to this song for a WHILE
A song that makes you want to fall in love….so soft and beautiful….remember dancing to this on American Bandstand - Bunny Gibson - AB Regular
Bunny Gibson You’re so lucky to have lived through and experienced firsthand the zenith of America’s history, Bunny- and been part of America’s cultural advent to the top of the world. Kudos to you
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The amount of perfection in this recording is top top level.
What a song and vocalists that these guys are very few and far between nowadays! These tracks just make you listen and stir up so much emotion! Fabulous song....I love it, thanks for sharing xx
Such a timeless beauty ❤❤
Haunting and ethereal. From another world.
Yes it is and I never thought of it as haunting until about 10 days ago shortly after i dedicated it here 2 weeks ago for a loved one that was buried earlier that day on May 28th .
Such a Romantic Song...Thank You
This brings back my teen years & Special Dates memories.
This song reminds me of my mother each time I here it played. February 27, 2014 she went to be with the Lord snd it still seems like she just left us. I don't think I'll ever be complete without her love to give me support.
My mother passed the year after yours and I am sorry for your loss. As long as you have the memories of your mother as I do, you still have her love and support. When you get to a crossroad, think about what she would say and follow that leading. That is her love and support. With prayer and supplication, the pain of my mom’s loss has eased. Ironically the year this song was recorded by the Flamingos is the year my parents got married, 1959.
Haunting...beautiful and AMAZING!
Absolute Perfection why cant the music be like like this today.
There would still be people who would find fault in it. Damn shame tho.
Because people don't want music this good today. That's why.
they can't .
Because the generation of people back then that thought the way they did no longer exist and if they are there very old
Record Companies, Mainstream, Sales Chart, Politically Correct.
There's Your Answers.
One person said it best: "Otherworldly."
Vincit Omnia seriously! I first heard it after finding it in my grandmother’s belongings (she had just passed). It was on a compilation album. I was 15 and man...did it take me somewhere else. That was back in ‘98 and it still sends me somewhere else.
I first discovered this song when I was 17 in '86. Still love this song and imo its one of the most beautifully sung songs. A great song stands the test of time!!!
I first discovered it when I was a little girl maybe three or four years old when it was played in my house and now I'm 63 and still love it
if this comment even means anything after 9 years and i am currently 17 and it’s 2023 and i am in love with thins song 😖⭐️
Back in the days when things were tough, but still a joy to live.
That's the 90's
....I envy all those who enjoyed these classics, am only 34 and deejay part time... I must say that these songs are just AWESOME, REAL FEEL AND STRAIGHT TO THE HEART..... NICE
TIME STANDS STILL WHEN ONE HEARS THIS FROM THEIR YOUTH!!!AMAZINGLY CLASSIC CREATION ❤️
This is one of the greatest songs of all time. Many might have made it before but very few groups could deliver it with such smooth, easy, romantically trance-like vocalized harmony. Thanks for posting!
I agree, but they had a lot of beautiful ballad's, in their discography, and so did a lot of the other groups of the era, but the thing that differentiate, the Flamingos, from other groups, was the echo chamber effect, to their sound... Check it out...
@@georgeroyal5860 Very True!
Truly one of the best "doo wop" songs ever recorded! And what a handsome group of guys!!! Love it!
Minor chord arrangement will put you in a dream-like trance! one of the greatest songs of all time!!!
One of the most beautiful melodies ever !!!🎩🗝🎶🙏🏼💵
Forever hauntingly beautiful. ❤
Such a beautiful song 😍🥰 I get teary eyed every time I hear it 🥲
What happen to when this beautiful song would play on the only station on radio..those were the days my friends..thank God for TH-cam where we can take a blissful trip to then, to listen and dream of yesterday and how simple life was back then, when music was real, by fabulous artists like these..❤💋❤
One of the greatest songs ever!!
Absolutely love this song !! Fantastic singers!! Great memories ❤
Yup! This is the best rendition of this song. I love the way The Flamingos sing it. It was played on the set of "The Wonder Years" in which I was an extra and danced to it. Thanks for the memories.
Lucky you! I'm 45 and I loved the show. I was in the 6th grade like Kevin, Paul and Winnie. If I'm not mistaken, they played this in the episode in which Kevin had the crush on the teacher.
Yall did a great job with the show.
This song has always been so mesmerizing. I remembered hearing that many, many years ago.
Simply one of the best songs... Done by one of the most incredible vocal groups of that era...
By far the best cover version of the song. Especially the first 30 secs and the way Nate Nelson handles that opening line (listen to what he does to the word *kind*). Highly influential.
Thank you For your gift of song..beautifully done.
The man is so gosh darn in love he doesn’t know where the hell he is 😂 I love this song
Beautifully romantic and so good for slow together dancing. A true CLASSIC.
One of the all time best slow jams. I wish I lived this era. So much good music
Never gets old it’s mesmerizing 🌺
This arrangement is pure genius! Listening to it is being on(or in)a Heavenly cloud
Just as dreamy today as it ever was!
I cannot put into words why but the most haunting & beautiful song ever created…
One of the greatest songs ever, the phrasing, timing , lyirics, vocals, sweeeeet!
I’m so in love with this song after my daughter’s dance studio did a duet to this song!!!
In my humble opinion, one of the first psychedelic songs of all time… these guys were geniuses!
Doo bob cha bop---- SO great!!! My dad had this 8 track and I listened to it every day......
One of the greatest songs I've had the pleasure to hear in my life..Awesome 👌
One of the greatest songs ever. Before my time but I love it to death thanks. Never saw them perform.
This is one of those romantic classics that we all call back seat memories,and way back then when you and your girl were on a date this is the song that made many dates more meaningful. Great Song..
Sent this song to now my wife on a cd to show my love for her, 14 years later we are still together Thanks
What a hauntingly beautiful song. Timeless harmony beautiful melody! A rare and true gem!
Somewhere on the internet here is the story of how he came about this version of the song and it's actually really interesting
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So amazing!! Even the one hour loops on TH-cam of the flamingos version of this is never enough....I start the video again for another hour
Beautiful voice the lead singer has, my sister loves this song. It’s a little before my time, but I like it as well. This video is classic vintage!!! 💐
The late great Nate Nelson sang lead. You're right, he had a gorgeous voice, so perfect for this song.
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@@westpoint64 NATE NELSON 👍
This was our wedding first dance song, 39 years ago. I waited quite a while for that speacial someone to attach it to. This, in my opinion, is the most beautiful and romantic song ever written. My sincere thanks for such a great classic and a most beautiful song. The days of this kind of music has long since gone but they live on in our hearts.
that one commercial with the senior couple dancing bring tears
and brought me here :)
Used in the movie ' The Right Stuff' in a great scene.
I am almost 72 now but I can remember it playing all the time and loved it the first time I heard it. Still love it, such a beautiful song.
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Such a very, very good song and so wonderfully sung. I think I could listen to this every day of my life and never tire of it.
I never get tired of hearing it either and have sent it to a number of friends .
But I think this channel is Burying my comments ... not the replies of course but the ones that I initiate .
I really hope I'm wrong because if not I'm going to stop coming and have people look at it on other channels .